How the Priesthood Blesses Youth

Enzo Serge Petelo · April 2020 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135)

Joseph Smith was a young man who was called of God to restore the gospel of Jesus Christ and, for that purpose, was given the priesthood, which he used to bless all mankind.

Stand Strong in Holy Places

Robert D. Hales · April 2013 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Prophet Joseph Smith restored the Savior’s gospel, sealing his testimony with his blood.

Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. · October 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

During His earthly ministry, Jesus established His Church.

Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?

M. Russell Ballard · April 2020 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

of the martyrdom stated the following: “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the be...

How the Priesthood Blesses Youth

Enzo Serge Petelo · April 2020 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

Joseph Smith was a young man who was called of God to restore the gospel of Jesus Christ and, for that purpose, was given the priesthood, which he used to bless all mankind.

Joseph Smith

Neil L. Andersen · October 2014 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

To questions about Joseph’s character, we might share the words of thousands who knew him personally and who gave their lives for the work he helped establish.

Catch the Wave

Russell M. Nelson · April 2013 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Book of Mormon is the centerpiece of the Restoration.

The Power of the Priesthood

Boyd K. Packer · April 2010 · Saturday Morning Session

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This “dispensation of the fulness of times” opened with the appearance of the Father and the Son to the boy Joseph Smith.

Scriptural Witnesses

Russell M. Nelson · October 2007 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Lord provided other scriptures of the Restoration and declared that those words will also be fulfilled.

The Prophet Joseph Smith: Teacher by Example

Thomas S. Monson · October 2005 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

In the 135th section of the Doctrine and Covenants we read the words of John Taylor concerning the Prophet Joseph: “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.”

Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee”

Robert D. Hales · October 2005 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Elder John Taylor, who was with the Prophet when he was martyred, testified of him, “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.”

Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

James E. Faust · October 2003 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

John Taylor testified, “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.” The pragmatic Brigham Young said, “I feel like shouting Hallelujah, all the time, when I think that I ever knew Joseph Smith, the Prophet whom the Lord raised up and ordained, and to whom he gave keys and power to build up the Kingdom of God on earth and sustain it.” In my opinion, these strong, intelligent m...

How Choice a Seer!

Neal A. Maxwell · October 2003 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

The “choice” translator brought forth—“by the gift and power of God” (D&C 135:3)—the Book of Mormon, something tangible and verifiable.

Your Own Personal Testimony

Angel Abrea · April 2000 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

Maybe it will be difficult to understand this at your age, but our testimony is something that we will take with us to the next life.

Universal Application of the Gospel

J. Kent Jolley · October 1997 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

I am also grateful for Joseph Smith, who never shrank from his calling as the prophet of the Restoration and all that it entailed.

Joseph, the Man and the Prophet

Dallin H. Oaks · April 1996 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

Men who knew Joseph best and stood closest to him in Church leadership loved and sustained him as a prophet.

The Greatest Miracle in Human History

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1994 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3, 7)

“Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.

Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic

Russell M. Nelson · October 1993 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

“In the short space of twenty years, he [the Prophet Joseph Smith] has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children...

The Family of the Prophet Joseph Smith

M. Russell Ballard · October 1991 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

Each person who has a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ should love and appreciate Joseph Smith, Jr., for he is “the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, [who] has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it” (D&C 135:3).

The Savior and Joseph Smith—Alike Yet Unlike

Francis M. Gibbons · April 1991 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

“Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it” (D&C 135:3).

“One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”

Carlos E. Asay · April 1990 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

Joseph Smith “lived great” and “died great in the eyes of God” (D&C 135:3).

I Testify

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1988 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

I testify that through the Book of Mormon God has provided for our day tangible evidence that Jesus is the Christ and that Joseph Smith is His prophet.

Joseph Smith: Prophet to Our Generation

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1981 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

“He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood.” (D&C 135:3.)

Know the Shepherd

Robert E. Wells · October 1980 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

The Prophet Joseph Smith met a martyr’s death.

“What Hath God Wrought through His Servant Joseph!”

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1980 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

John Taylor, who was then with him, summed up his work in these words: “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.

Joseph Smith the Prophet

David B. Haight · October 1979 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

“Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord,” wrote President John Taylor, “has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought fo...

It Was a Miracle!

Mark E. Petersen · October 1977 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

He lived great, and he died great, a martyr to the cause of Christ; and, like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, he sealed his mission and his testimony with his life’s blood.

Joseph Smith—The Mighty Prophet of the Restoration

Bruce R. McConkie · April 1976 · Tuesday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

The divinely approved declaration, issued following his martyrdom says, “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.” (D&C 135:3.)

Once or Twice in a Thousand Years

Bruce R. McConkie · October 1975 · Friday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

When the season comes to plant and harvest, the Lord of the vineyard sends the needed husbandmen.

A Time of Testing

Henry D. Taylor · October 1971 · Friday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 135:3)

Joseph Smith was true, faithful, and unwavering to the trust placed in him.